Carlton North

A rustic wine bar from two experienced hospo names.

Amal and Geoff Malouf are back in North Carlton, and they’re staking their territory.

La Luna bistro is a meaty affair and much-loved local favourite.

The volunteer-run sister cafe to the CBD’s Kinfolk has a mostly vegetarian menu that uses produce from friends’ farms, and it donates 100 per cent of its profits to charity.

A consistent neighbourhood favourite.

A cafe with restaurant quality food.

An old man’s pub made cool again.

A cosy local in Rathdowne Village where you can eat, drink and play records.

It may be small, but this neighbourhood wine bar packs a huge range.

A cosy deli on leafy Rathdowne Street.

An old-school butchery with a modern day ethos.

If it has anything at all to do with Italian food, it's probably here.

Sourdough made with patience.

Wholefoods sold with a personal touch.

If a wine is hard to find, it’s probably sold here.